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Australian storm-chasers and weather-watchers will be pleased to know that the nation’s first mobile weather radar is about to fire up.

Brisbane transit bites dust amid BaT tunnel landing

There is no love left for Brisbane’s “ugly” transport hub, with plans announced for a total makeover.

CBA banks on quantum future

The Commonwealth Bank has put $5 million into an effort to build a computer that could changes the world.

Drilling drops as miners bunker

Resource exploration has continued to decline nationwide in the September quarter, with Queensland the worst hit.

Silk suit for anti-bacterial ghost

Researchers have demonstrated a device which can be implanted in the body, destroy bacteria, and then dissolve safely.

Coded message to keep East West

The Federal Government has revised its Fair and Lawful Building Sites Code, which could be the key to withholding infrastructure money from the new Victorian Government.

Easier donations to pad major parties

The ACT Government wants to remove the cap on donations to political parties, just weeks after dodgy developer donations were revealed.

New NBN map draws faster, cheaper path

A new rollout map for the latest version of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is on the way – the most recent chapter in a long-running quest to improve Australia’s internet.

Next tier turbines online in five years

Australian engineers are working on superconductor-powered wind turbines, complete with some mind-blowing improvements.

Yellowcake and bananas ahead of green talks

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has revived one of the most contentious topics in the Australian political debate – nuclear power.

Super-WiFi could be the TV of tomorrow

Experts say old television frequencies should be used to set up huge WiFi network, boosting internet access and productivity.

Better view from free maps of high-res Australia

Two billion pixels have come together to form the most comprehensive three-dimensional view of Australia ever.

Bot finds cold facts on ice sheet

Australian scientists have used an underwater robot to show that Antarctic sea ice may be thicker than previously thought.

Little love for deep water dig

There is very little support for the Queensland Government’s plan to deregulate water for mining companies.

Action taken on 'cartel' unions

The consumer watchdog is taking the CFMEU to court over claims the union engaged in boycott conduct directed at concrete company Boral.

Beans brewing after galaxy's longest coffee run

A Russian spacecraft carrying Italy's first female astronaut has safely docked with the International Space Station.

Future battle-bots need your help now!

Giant fighting robots – a phrase that easily evokes a thousand sci-fi fantasies - could soon be very real.

Spinning, coiling drill rig to cut cost of rock checks

A new device from Curtin University could drastically slash the cost of mineral exploration drilling.

Veil slips from deep spying game

Computer security experts have uncovered one of the most malicious pieces of software they have seen, and it could be a secret surveillance program for world governments.

Water maps bring shower of praise

Geoscience Australia has been recognised for its incredible work to strengthen community disaster resilience through advanced mapping and warning projects.